Location & Surroundings
Bwanika is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,157 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bunamwaya, 16 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 11' 21" N, 32° 41' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1157 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 200 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:19
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bwanika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwanika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.07 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.8 | 1.3 | 94 | 74 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 2.3 | 119 | 72 | 1,015.1 | 1.54 / 1.54 | 56 | 48.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 4.0 | 161 | 47 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 86 | 835.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 2.3 | 86 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 51 | 239.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 2.4 | 90 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 18 | 53 | 1,014.3 | 0.07 / 0.14 | 39 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 4.6 | 164 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 93 | 742.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 2.0 | 46 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 1.11 / 1.19 | 55 | 148.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.8 | 1.9 | 26 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 2.1 | 21 | 68 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 47 | 78.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 3.9 | 164 | 59 | 1,010.8 | 0.04 / 0.15 | 24 | 770.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 22 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 1.22 / 1.37 | 40 | 189.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 1.5 | 98 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwanika?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bwanika today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bwanika?
Local time is 11:19. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bwanika?
Bwanika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwanika?
DEM 1,157 m.
Where is Bwanika located?
It is at 0.18913, 32.68439 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwanika in?
It is in Uganda.